Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 7:24:11 pm CDT

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Early Preview of Summer

Extended Weather Outlook

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon/evening as a frontal boundary approaches from the north. A few storms may become strong to severe. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of Severe Weather for most of the area on Wednesday. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of the area on Wednesday.

Mostly cloudy and muggy with lows in the 70s. Patchy fog possible overnight into Tuesday morning, especially south of I-10.

Partly cloudy skies with hot and humid conditions. High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s with heat indices in the 90s/100s. An isolated storm or two cannot be ruled out in northern areas in the afternoon.

Summer-like temperatures expected into midweek. Heat index values in the upper 90s to low 100s. A Moderate HeatRisk affects those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without cooling/hydration, and some health systems and industries.

Hot and humid through midweek with high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. Rain chances increase towards the end of the work week as a cold front approaches and pushes through Southeast Texas. Cooler temperatures in the wake of the front over the weekend.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	18:35	Haze	5	84	77	79	SSE 6	94 [HI]	29.81
Caldwell	18:35	Haze	7	82	73	74	SSE 10	-	29.82
College Station	18:53	Clear	8	83	73	72	SSE 12	-	29.82
Huntsville	18:53	Mostly Clear	7	85	73	67	S 9	92 [HI]	29.83
Navasota	18:55	Clear	8	82	79	91	S 9	91 [HI]	29.81
Conroe	18:53	Overcast	10	83	74	74	ESE 6	-	29.84
Hooks Airport	18:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	73	69	VRB 7	-	29.83
Intercontinental Airport	18:53	Partly Cloudy	10	85	73	67	SSE 14G18	92 [HI]	29.83
Houston Hobby Airport	18:53	Partly Cloudy	10	82	73	74	SSE 17G25	-	29.84
Sugar Land	18:53	Mostly Clear	10	84	74	71	S 13	91 [HI]	29.83
Wharton	18:55	Partly Cloudy	10	82	73	76	SSE 9	-	29.85
Pearland	18:53	Mostly Clear	8	82	73	74	SSE 12G20	-	29.87
Ellington Field	18:54	Partly Cloudy	10	82	73	74	SE 15G22	-	29.84
La Porte	18:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	83	73	72	S 15	-	29.86
Angleton/Lake Jackson	18:53	Overcast	10	81	74	79	SSE 10	-	29.85
Galveston	18:52	Mist	10	79	75	87	SE 12	-	29.88
Bay City	18:55	Partly Cloudy	10	80	78	93	SSE 9	-	29.81
Palacios	18:53	Overcast	10	81	75	82	SE 13	-	29.83
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	18:55	Mist	2	77	75	94	ESE 12	-	29.89
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	18:40	Mist	5	78	78	100	CALM	-	29.88